1864 Token DeWitt AL-1864-10 Silvered Brass Abraham Lincoln Campaign

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,320 MS65 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

This silvered brass campaign token for Abraham Lincoln from the 1864 election is cataloged as DeWitt AL-1864-10, the silvered brass variant joining the brass (PCGS #895431) and copper (PCGS #705686) strikings from the same dies. The silvered finish represents the premium tier of base-metal campaign material, offering a silver-like appearance at a fraction of the cost. The existence of three metal variants of this single die type confirms that the AL-1864-10 was a commercially successful design that the die-sinker exploited across multiple price points. Silvered brass Lincoln 1864 tokens were marketed to officers, government officials, or party leaders who wanted a more distinguished campaign accessory. The silvered finish also provided better contrast for appreciating the die details of the Lincoln portrait and inscriptions. This three-variant set of AL-1864-10 tokens — brass, copper, and silvered brass — provides a comprehensive view of how a single campaign token design was commercialized across the 1864 market for political material.

Rarity Notes

Silvered brass campaign token from 1864. DeWitt AL-1864-10. Premium finish variant. Scarcer than plain brass. Three-composition set available for this die pair.

Cross References

PCGS #681721; DeWitt AL-1864-10 (silvered brass); 1864 Presidential Election; Abraham Lincoln